【 Ace Akamatsu's Personal Mount 】 Japanese Navy ace Sadaaki Akamatsu was known for his many combat exploits and a 1/48 scale representation of his aircraft has been added to Tamiya's Masterwork Collection line-up. A thorough study of an actual aircraft means all of the A6M5a's distinctive features have been accurately reproduced. This finished model features the markings of the aircraft which Akamatsu flew to intercept American naval aircraft on February 17th, 1945.